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At least the female Republican senators saw the merit of protecting more people rather than fewer in cases of domestic abuse:
"The Senate approved its version last month with bipartisan support. The vote was 68 to 31 with every female Republican supporting the measure. That bill would expand coverage for illegal immigrants and Native Americans who are victims of domestic abuse. It also specifies the inclusion of gay, lesbian and transgender victims. House Republicans oppose those changes and stripped them from the Republican-backed bill that passed this week 222 to 205, largely splitting along party lines." Violence Against Women Act in limbo - CNN.com
At least the female Republican senators saw the merit of protecting more people rather than fewer in cases of domestic abuse:
"The Senate approved its version last month with bipartisan support. The vote was 68 to 31 with every female Republican supporting the measure. That bill would expand coverage for illegal immigrants and Native Americans who are victims of domestic abuse. It also specifies the inclusion of gay, lesbian and transgender victims. House Republicans oppose those changes and stripped them from the Republican-backed bill that passed this week 222 to 205, largely splitting along party lines." Violence Against Women Act in limbo - CNN.com
Its already illegal to have violence against women. Tell me ONE state that allows you to abuse your spouse...
Given that the Violence Against Women Act passed in the House in 1993 421-0, I'd say that everyone supported it, at least in theory. In the following year, Republicans "omit[ed] two-thirds of the funding authorized for battered women's shelters, rape prevention, child abuse prosecution and other domestic violence programs." House GOP Budget Cutters Try to Limit Domestic Violence Programs
The Republican War on women, children, and many others has a long history unfortunately.
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How absolutely stupid to think this is an issue. It's already illegal. Thank God there are a few in Washington left with a little common sense who won't pander to the slow-witted.
Given that the Violence Against Women Act passed in the House in 1993 421-0, I'd say that everyone supported it, at least in theory. In the following year, Republicans "omit[ed] two-thirds of the funding authorized for battered women's shelters, rape prevention, child abuse prosecution and other domestic violence programs." House GOP Budget Cutters Try to Limit Domestic Violence Programs
The Republican War on women, children, and many others has a long history unfortunately.
It passed the House in 1993? How about the Senate, when was it signed into law? Why are they trying to write another one? Why do you think the federal government should write laws that the states have already done? Why shouldnt the state be funding these things? What makes you think Washington knows the needs of Utah, better than those living in Utah?
Your babbling left wing hate without thinking is typical.
It passed the House in 1993? How about the Senate, when was it signed into law? Why are they trying to write another one?
*LOL* Do you seriously not understand that some acts have to be renewed and that funding for programs is often tied to such acts.
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Why do you think the federal government should write laws that the states have already done? Why shouldnt the state be funding these things? What makes you think Washington knows the needs of Utah, better than those living in Utah?
Perhaps you should ask your Republican leaders why they supported this act in the first place if you want answers to such questions.
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Your babbling left wing hate without thinking is typical.
You might want to learn how the government actually works before speaking again.
*LOL* Do you seriously not understand that some acts have to be renewed and that funding for programs is often tied to such acts.
Funding is a yearly process, not every 20 years.
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Perhaps you should ask your Republican leaders why they supported this act in the first place if you want answers to such questions.
If my fellow Republicans were here on the forums supporting such stupidity, I'd have no problem asking them the same question, but as it stands, YOU are here supporting it, so I'm expecting you to answer.
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You might want to learn how the government actually works before speaking again.
Actually I think its you who needs to learn how government works because in every state in the country its illegal to have violence against others. Again, why do you think the federal government should be doing something the states already are?
It's only being held up because the Senate Democrats had to expand the act and make it easier for illegal immigrants to find a pathway to citizenship. Victims of certain crimes are eligible for a special victims’ visa called the U-Visa. The visa grants these individuals protection and temporary legal status in the United States. Only 10,000 visas are granted a year. As it stands now, the visa only lasts four years, but by the third, the person can seek permanent legal status.
The House wants to restrict the the permanent legal status aspect of the act, keeping the visa temporary. Harry Reid wants amnesty.
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